Issue 3, 2023

Organic and quantum dot hybrid photodetectors: towards full-band and fast detection

Abstract

Photodetectors hold great application potential in many fields such as image sensing, night vision, infrared communication and health monitoring. To date, commercial photodetectors mainly rely on inorganic semiconductors, e.g., monocrystalline silicon, germanium, and indium selenide/gallium with complex and costly fabrication, which are hardly compatible with wearable electronics. In contrast, organic conjugated materials provide great superiority in flexibility and stretchability. In this Highlight, the unique properties of organic and quantum dot photodetectors were firstly discussed to reveal the great complementarity of the two technologies. Subsequently, the recent advance of organic/quantum dot hybrid photodetectors was outlined to highlight their great potential in developing broadband and high-performance photodetectors. Moreover, the multiple functions (e.g., dual-band detection and upconversion detection) of hybrid photodetectors were highlighted for their promising application in image sensing and infrared detection. Lastly, we present a forword-looking discussion on the challenges and our insights for the further advancement of hybrid photodetectors. This work may spark enormous research attention in organic/quantum dot electronics and advance the commercial applications.

Graphical abstract: Organic and quantum dot hybrid photodetectors: towards full-band and fast detection

Article information

Article type
Highlight
Submitted
27 sept. 2022
Accepted
16 nov. 2022
First published
18 nov. 2022

Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 260-269

Organic and quantum dot hybrid photodetectors: towards full-band and fast detection

J. Liu, J. Wang, K. Xian, W. Zhao, Z. Zhou, S. Li and L. Ye, Chem. Commun., 2023, 59, 260 DOI: 10.1039/D2CC05281D

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